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particular peace about themselves and things start clicking for them.

Either that or they relapse. However the idea of transition is real.

Change is split into short-term and long-run change. We do particular

things to begin with to remain clean. If we don’t alter our strategy

eventually and make the transition to long-run change, we relapse.

We must change in order to make it over the long run.

We must achieve particular things in early on change to remain clean.

These are different things for everyone, but the precepts are the same:

we require a strong support system, much structure; some require

protection from the outside world (like a treatment center). Still these

things won't keep you clean 5 years down the road or even one year

out. Those who don't changeover to long-run, holistic living will

inevitably slide back into their old behaviors.

No one consciously knows once they're making this jump from short-

term to long-run change. It simply occurs. You're able to retrospect,

naturally, and discover how you grew through the stage.

So how may we know what to do? How may we help the changeover?

The answer to this is what the originative theory is all about. The
answer lies in the 3 primary techniques:

1) Treasuring self

2) Networking with others

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